What's better for a headache, acetaminophen or ibuprofen?

Question

What works better?

Answer 1

Just for your info, since others here keep warning you that acetaminophen can damage your liver, ibuprofen can damage your kidneys, and can also cause bleeding in your stomach if you take too much of it.

My personal preference for headaches is 4 ibuprofen combined with 1 Excedrin Migraine. That always seems to do the trick. I will also take 6 baby aspirin sometimes if the ibuprofen/excedrin don't work.

Answer 2

The brand (generic vs. name brand) doesn't matter, they are chemically the same. Ibuprofen is harder on the lining of the stomach, especially when used over long periods of time. You shouldn't take it on an empty stomach. I have had good success with taking Acetaminophen for head aches and fevers and I take Ibuprofen for muscle aches and joint pain. When taking Ibuprofen, I take 600 or even 800 mg, which I was prescribed. I do so by taking four of the generic 200 mg tablets so I don't have to buy the prescribed medication.

Answer 3

When I have a headache I'll take four 200mg ibuprofen. Acetaminophen never works for me.
I've found the ibuprofen works better on most pain rather than acetaminophen. It may be different for you though :o)

Answer 4

Before taking this medicine

Ibuprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease. Even people without heart disease or risk factors could have a stroke or heart attack while taking this medicine.
Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Ibuprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using ibuprofen, especially in older adults.
You should not use ibuprofen if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have:
- heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or if you smoke;
- a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;
- a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding;
- asthma;
- liver or kidney disease;
- fluid retention; or
- a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, or lupus.
Taking ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby.Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether ibuprofen passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give ibuprofen to a child younger than 2 years old without the advice of a doctor.


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Answer 5

For me, ibuprofen works better. But you may not have the same experience with it. We're all a little different.

Oh, and I have seen some reports that acetaminophen is a bit harder on the liver.

Answer 6

Acetaminophen damage your liver
take Ibuprofen only

Answer 7

When I have a really bad headache, I take two Tylenol Rapid Release and within ten minutes or so, my headache is either gone completely or eased considerably. Advil (ibuprofen) seems to work better for muscle aches for me than Tylenol does, although the Tylenol helps if I run out of Advil.

If your headaches are really severe or somehow unusual, you should definitely see your doctor, who may prescribe something stronger, like Imitrex, which is for migraines.

Answer 8

I like acetaminophen for headaches and ibuprofen for muscle aches. Hope you feel better!

Answer 9

You can google each and find that acetaminophen is for pain and ibuprofen is more for inflammation. But the sites I looked at said that they both, if not used properly, could result in GI problems and liver problems.

It is really up to you on which you want to take. But they strongly advise that you not combine the both of them.

Answer 10

Ibuprofen. If you drink and take Tylenol, you can cause liver damage. There has been several law suits involving this situation. Make sure you have something in your stomach if you use any pain medication.
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